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51ԹϺ– Uniting Swiss living in Brazil

Would you like to get in touch with other Swiss in Brazil? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swiss compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swiss expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020stronglyu0020urbanizedu0020southu002Deast?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Brazil or are still living in Switzerland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺBrazil offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Swiss expats in Brazil, coming from all corners of Switzerland - from Geneva, over Zurich to Bern.

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Francois Bertrand

Francois Bertrand

What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

As I already met several expat women on 51ԹϺonline, it was great to meet offline and get to know each other in real life.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Swiss at our events in Brazil

Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Night Ride & Frisbee
Night Ride & Frisbee
Easy night ride to warm up. We meet at Praça Cidade de Milão in front of the fountain, from there we enter Ibirapuera park, go once around the park and visit the rooftop of MAC for a nice view of the city. Then head down to Parque do Povo, where we will play a bit of night frisbee. Stop for a ref
Easy night ride to warm up. We meet at Praça Cidade de Milão in front of the fountain, from there we enter Ibirapuera park, go once around the park and visit the rooftop of MAC for a nice view of the city. Then head down to Parque do Povo, where we will play a bit of night frisbee. Stop for a ref
51ԹϺBrasilia  Fifth Event – Join the Movement!
51ԹϺBrasilia Fifth Event – Join the Movement!
51ԹϺFifth Event – Carnival Edition Hello everyone! 2026 is starting, and there’s no better way to begin the year in Brazil than during Carnival — a time of energy, connection, and new beginnings. Our 51ԹϺcommunity in Brasília keeps growing, and each event strengthens the friends
51ԹϺFifth Event – Carnival Edition Hello everyone! 2026 is starting, and there’s no better way to begin the year in Brazil than during Carnival — a time of energy, connection, and new beginnings. Our 51ԹϺcommunity in Brasília keeps growing, and each event strengthens the friends
51ԹϺPre-Carnival Get Together at Quintal Do Jorjão
Carnival is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to warm up than with great samba, amazing people, and plenty of food! Join us for a special 51ԹϺPre-Carnival gathering at Quintal do Jorjão, the best samba spot in Goiânia. Enjoy live samba music with a full band and profession
Carnival is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to warm up than with great samba, amazing people, and plenty of food! Join us for a special 51ԹϺPre-Carnival gathering at Quintal do Jorjão, the best samba spot in Goiânia. Enjoy live samba music with a full band and profession
InterNatios SP PREPAID Brazilian Bites | All-You-Can-Eat
Brazilian Appetizers All-You-Can-Eat | Prepaid Event Join us for a Brazilian-style appetizer rodízio, an all-you-can-eat experience featuring classic and beloved Brazilian bar snacks. 💰 Price: R$110 per person 🔒 Prepaid event — payment required in advance 💳 Payment methods: PIX or Wise 🥤 Drink
Brazilian Appetizers All-You-Can-Eat | Prepaid Event Join us for a Brazilian-style appetizer rodízio, an all-you-can-eat experience featuring classic and beloved Brazilian bar snacks. 💰 Price: R$110 per person 🔒 Prepaid event — payment required in advance 💳 Payment methods: PIX or Wise 🥤 Drink

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Why Swiss expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Swiss members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
French language and culture Group
French language and culture Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Veggie Cuisine Group
Veggie Cuisine Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Brazil from Swiss Expats

Of course, expat living in Brazil is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Brazilian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Swiss in Brazil, residing in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in São Paulo or Swiss in Rio de Janeiro.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Brazilian 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Switzerland in Brazil.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Brazil Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get rösti in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Brazil to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss embassy.

From the strongly urbanized south-east to the Federal District, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swiss expats in Brazil.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss in Brazil

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Brazil. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Brazilian feijoada, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brasilia’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Sampa's cosmopolitan Centro Histórico as well as other beautiful landmarks in Brazil.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Brazil!

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